Tammy Griffiths
Sassafras,TAS
Summary
Dynamic kitchen professional with a dedicated work ethic, honed at Meercroft Care. Expert in food preparation and sanitation, I streamlined operations and enhanced meal presentation. Recognized for strong team collaboration and effective communication, I consistently maintained high food quality standards while fostering a positive work environment.
Professional kitchen worker with experience in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and efficiency. Adept at food preparation, utensil sanitization, and ensuring safe and organized kitchen environment. Strong team collaborator who adapts to changing needs and focuses on achieving results. Reliable and flexible, with skills in multitasking, time management, and attention to detail.*
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Hand
Meercroft Care
09.1993 - Current
- Supported chefs in food preparation tasks such as chopping ingredients, peeling vegetables, and marinating meats.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
- Labeled and stored all food items correctly and checked expiration dates routinely.
- Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit, and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
- Plated and presented food following chef requirements.
- Assisted with meal presentation, garnishing dishes, and arranging serving platters to create an appealing visual display.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Promoted a safe work environment by adhering to strict health and safety guidelines during all tasks performed in the kitchen.
- Streamlined kitchen operations by efficiently handling multiple responsibilities simultaneously under pressure.
- Unloaded food deliveries and stored items in proper locations for easy access.
- Streamlined dishwashing process, allowing for quicker turnaround of kitchen utensils and cookware.
- Assisted in training new kitchen hands, leading to more competent and efficient kitchen staff.
Bellvue
Poons. Catering
05.1990 - 11.1992
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Education
No Degree - Ballet
Reece High
Devonport, TAS12-1979
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Kitchen cleaning and maintenance
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Food preparation
- Dishwashing
- Equipment cleaning
- Punctual and reliable
- Dishwashing expertise
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Kitchen organization
- Cleaning proficiency
- Surface cleaning
- Workplace health and safety
- Cooking
- Dedicated work ethic
- Food safety measures
- Ingredient preparation
- Sanitation and sterilization procedures
- Sanitation procedures
- Trash removal and recycling
- Food quality standards
- Kitchen operations
- Food storage
- Trash removal
- Continuous improvement
- Verbal and written communication
- Supply restocking
- Pantry restocking
- Complex Problem-solving
- Basic recordkeeping
- Food plating and garnishment
- Waste reduction
- Food presentation
- Recipe following
- Workstation setup
- Trash collection
- Safe chemical handling
- Order accuracy
- Menu planning
- Commercial dishwashers
- Health code compliance
- Temperature monitoring
- Stock rotation
- Fire prevention and safety
- High volume dining
- Food delivery
- Portion control
- Time management
- Food safety
- Stock counting
- Workflow optimization
- Equipment organization
- Beverage preparation
- Food portioning
- Catering support
- Utensil sanitizing
- Salad dressing preparation
- Salad preparation
- Delivery processing
- Freezer management
- Refrigeration maintenance
- Hygiene standards
- Ingredient slicing
- Waste management and recycling
- Inspection requirements
- Meal preparation support
- Effective customer communication
- Sweeping and mopping
- Safe food handling
- Workplace safety
- Kitchen staff support
- Relationship building
- Vegetable and fruit preparation
- Creative thinking
- Cash register operation
- Customer engagement
Timeline
Kitchen Hand
Meercroft Care
09.1993 - Current
Bellvue
Poons. Catering
05.1990 - 11.1992
No Degree - Ballet
Reece High
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